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Friday, November 2, 2012

Kindness

Kindness
according to Wikipedia.

Kindnessis the act or the state of being kind, being marked bygoodandcharitablebehavior, pleasantdisposition, and concern for others. It is known as avirtue, and recognized as avaluein many cultures and religions.
Research has shown that acts of kindness do not only benefit receivers
of the kind act, but also the giver, as a result of the release of
neurotransmitters responsible for feelings of contentment and relaxation when
such acts are committed.

* Bear one
another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.Galatians 6:2.

* When he
saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and
helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.Matthew 9:36.

Kindness
seeks
to be helpful.

* Therefore,
as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who
belong to the family of believers.
Galatians 6:10.

Kindness is
being grateful.

* Sing to
the Lord with grateful praises.Psalm
147:7a

*But he
gives more grace.Therefore it says, “God
opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” James 4:6

Kindness looks
for the good in others.

* But love
your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get
anything back.Then your reward will be
great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to
the ungrateful and wicked.Luke 6:35

* Give to
the one who begs from you, and do not refuse the one who would borrow from
you.Matthew 5:42.

* Let no
corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building
up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.Ephesians 4:29.

* Whoever
despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the
poor.Proverbs 14:21.

Kindness shows
forgiveness and mercy.

* Be kind
and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as Christ God
forgave you.Ephesians 4:32

* Finally,
all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a
humble mind.1 Peter 3:8

* For
if you forgive others their trespasses, your Father will also forgive you. Matthew 6:14.

Kindness
is
treating others as God treats us.

Examples of Jesus showing Kindness:

1.John
2:1-11- Jesus changes water into wine.
This may not be for big reasons but it was an act of kindness.

2.Luke
5:12-16- Jesus heals a man of leprosy.
This is to the max of kindness!!

3.John 6-
Jesus feeds the 5,000

God’s Greatest KINDNESS

“For God
so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him
should not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16

Love is patient and kind;
love does not envy or boast;
it is not arrogant or rude.
It does not insist on its own way;
it is not irritable or resentful;
it does not rejoice at wrongdoing,
but rejoices with the truth.
Love bears all things,
believes all things,
hopes all things,
endures all things.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7

How can you show kindness?

1.Listen
to others

2.Say hi
to someone

3.Be polite

4.Give encouragement
to someone

5.Help someone
who is struggling with school work

6.Remember
everyone is different

7.See the
best in everyone

8.Cheer someone
up when they are having a day

9.Respect others
property

10.Allow
others to speak their minds

11.Acknowledge
peoples successes

12.Volunteer
to clean up at lunch

13.Pick
someone up who doesn’t have a car or struggling with money for gas

14.Pay for someone’s
lunch

15.Open the
door for someone

16.Send
someone a letter in the mail

17.Smile at
someone

18.Tip a
waitress or waiter more than they would expect

19.Buy a
sandwiches for those who are hungry

20.Take a
picture for a tourist

21.Help
someone succeed

22.Put
someone’s cart away in a parking lot

23.Cut a
neighbors grass

24.Send a
gift anonymously

25.Give
your seat up to a random person

26.Pick up
trash on the side of the road

27.Tell
someone how much you appreciate them

28.Donate
books to a library

29.Give
someone a care package

30.Let
someone go in front of you in line

31.Mentor a
kid

32.Make a
blanket for someone

33.Read to
an elderly person

34.Read to
a child

35.Pick up
after yourself at home

36.Do the
dishes without anyone asking you to

37.Send
flowers to someone

38.Help out
with yard work

39.Call or
visit someone sick

40.Coach a
youth sport team

41.Donate
clothes

42.Help someone
load or unload their groceries

43.Shovel a
person’s driveway for them

44.Bake
someone a cake

45.Offer someone
a piece of gum

46.Help
someone move

47.Make a
positive comment on a website or blog

48.Give
someone a phone card

49.Let
someone get in front of you when you’re driving

50.Help
keep your school clean

This is just 50 things out of a million things you could and
should do to show kindness.